This study uses the techniques of life cycle costing to analyze some of the decision problems of police fleet management. It addresses the following questions: (1) What are the cost effects of purchasing different sizes of patrol cars and different optional equipment, (2) What are the advantages and disadvantages of direct ownership of vehicles as compared with leasing vehicles; (3) How do the costs of contracting out maintenance compare with costs of an in-house shop; (4) What are the effects of alternative utilization practices on fleet costs; (5) How often should vehicles be replaced; (6) What method of vehicle disposition is most efficient. The techniques used to compare costs of alternative systems are described in a chapter on life cycle costing methodology. Cost estimates and empirical data are presented in the many tables, exhibits, and charts which support the study. Existing fleet practices are described. Findings of the study are expressed as general guidelines for fleet management. The focus of the study is on police patrol cars, but the methods are applicable to other kinds of vehicles.


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    Titel :

    The Police Patrol Car: Economic Efficiency in Acquisition, Operation, and Disposition


    Beteiligte:
    R. T. Ruegg (Autor:in)

    Erscheinungsdatum :

    1978


    Format / Umfang :

    137 pages


    Medientyp :

    Report


    Format :

    Keine Angabe


    Sprache :

    Englisch